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"He went out in the rain and came back thoroughly drenched."

"The competition for this job is strong."

"The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave."

"The cake recipe lists flour, sugar, and eggs as the main ingredients. "

"The horizontal of the classroom desk is sturdy enough to hold a large stack of books. "

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

"The strong wind was propelling the sailboat across the lake. "

"My younger brother loves playing basketball after school. "

"The teacher's observation of the student's progress showed that he was struggling with math. "

"The chef meticulously prepared the meal, methodically chopping vegetables and measuring ingredients. "

"The housekeeper, a retired teacher, enjoyed her quiet life in her new house. "